Fairness scheme method and apparatus for pause capable and...

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2008-09-09

2008-09-09

Phan, M. (Department: 2619)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S235000, C370S400000, C370S475000, C709S229000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10163363

ABSTRACT:
A network device, which includes a port, a tag generation unit and a flow control module, is provided. The port, which is connected to a network entity, is configured to send and receive a data packet. The tag generation unit is configured to generate a tag based upon the network entity. The tag generation unit is also configured to add the tag to the data packet and to activate the tag. The flow control module is coupled with a buffer, and is configured to control storage of the data packet into the buffer. The flow control module is also coupled with the port, and is configured to control a communication session conducted between the network device and the network entity based upon the tag.

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